United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Hanny Cueva-Beteta of Peru as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Paraguay, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 30 November 2025.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Stefan Priesner of Austria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 1 December 2025.
Uruguay is rolling out a new clean energy motorbike with support from the UN and a unique financing model, proving how innovation, sustainability and smart financing can converge to accelerate a country’s green transition.
The Resident Coordinator's Office leveraged its multilateral partnerships to support Timor-Leste's path towards the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Now a member, Timor-Leste has new opportunities for growth and a sustainable future.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Gaurav Ray of Australia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bhutan, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 8 November 2025.
As Brazil hosts COP30 in the heart of the Amazon, the Resident Coordinator's Office has been leading the UN in supporting local and national partners to implement inclusive, ambitious climate projects that will endure long after the conference.
From creating home-based daycare services to opening child-friendly spaces, the UN's support in providing new childcare services has brought significant social and economic benefits to families. This coordinated focus on leaving no one behind is at the heart of this week's World Social Summit.
A new multilateral programme in Albania addresses critical socio-economic challenges for the most vulnerable communities, including high youth unemployment, poverty, and inadequate access to quality care services. As the world partakes in the World Social Summit, investing in similar social protection programmes is key to securing a sustainable future for all.
From health, education, food security to infrastructure, innovation, peace and partnerships, tackling poverty lies at the heart of these efforts. As the world looks ahead to the upcoming World Social Summit, it will be essential to keep ending poverty as the golden thread connecting the investments we make to accelerate the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
The Joint Programme for the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in Tunisia is creating new opportunities for women to gain sustainable livelihoods and for communities to strengthen their resilience.
